Planning

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Translation, transcription, interpretation and other related servicesDynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Translation, transcription, interpretation and other related services

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

29 Jan 2025 at 17:51

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

28 Jan 2025 at 14:48

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

28 Jan 2025 at 14:36

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is in the planning stage for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of translation, transcription, interpretation, and related services, with a planned start on 1 June 2025 and an end date of 31 May 2029. This DPS is classified under the CPV codes for translation and interpretation services (79530000 and 79540000). The procurement process will be open and above the threshold, with an estimated budget of £170,000 and a minimum value of £100,000. The procurement process is intended for service delivery in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties should note that the DPS will be reviewed annually and could be divided into four indicative lots: translation, transcription, sign language, and interpreter services. The notice for this opportunity is scheduled to be published by 30 April 2025.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in language services, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with the needs of a major academic institution. By joining the DPS, businesses can secure a steady stream of work over a four-year period, subject to annual reviews and potential lot adjustments. Companies proficient in translation, transcription, sign language interpretation, and general interpreting services are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement, which offers a significant financial opportunity and long-term collaboration with the University of Sheffield.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Translation, transcription, interpretation and other related servicesDynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Translation, transcription, interpretation and other related services

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield are looking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for the provision of Translation, transcription, interpretation and other related services. The DPS will potentially be split into four lots: Lot 1: Translation Lot 2: Transcription Lot 3: Sign language Lot 4: Interpreter Please note the lots listed above are purely indicative at this stage and could be subject to change when this Procurement exercise becomes an active opportunity. The DPS will last for four years in total, beginning 2025 and ending in 2029, with an annual review on each anniversary of the DPS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a13ba8a-6092-47d6-8fa6-26f33fa00dd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e326908-ad97-465e-aa97-a2ad9068cb01
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79530000 - Translation services

79540000 - Interpretation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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